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Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $9,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $9,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSonata
TrimSELLimitedSHOLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,025 $37,105 $42,770 $22,895
Base Invoice $28,374 $35,064 $40,418 $20,961
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Package 201A 1,050      
Package 3       1,400
Leather seating surfaces 1,420      
Sunroof 945 945 945  
Package 201A 999      
Package 3       1,278
Options (change) 3,540 995 995 1,400
Options (change) 3,364 945 945 1,278
Destination 875 875 875 600
Total Price $34,440 $38,975 $44,640 $24,895
Total Invoice $32,613 $36,884 $42,238 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,639
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSonata
TrimSELLimitedSHOLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20225/50-17
Total Price$34,440$38,975$44,640$24,895
Adjustments for Features-2,255-4,870-7,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,185$34,105$37,270$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,920$5,085$0
Total Invoice$32,613$36,884$42,238$22,839
Adjustments for Features-2,135-4,609-6,9730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,478$32,275$35,265$22,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,797$4,787$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSonata
TrimSELLimitedSHOLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Fog lights   $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,855$7,470$9,970$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,255$4,870$7,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,135-4,609-6,9730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182006
ModelTaurusSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.4 in
Length202.9 in188.9 in
Width76.2 in72.1 in
Height60.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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